orderly
UK: ˈɔːdəli | US: ˈɔːrdərli
adj. neat, organized, or methodical in arrangement
n. a hospital attendant responsible for non-medical care
n. a soldier assigned to carry orders or assist officers
The word "orderly" derives from the noun "order," which traces back to Latin ordo (meaning "row, rank, or arrangement"). The suffix "-ly," originating from Old English -līc, transforms nouns into adjectives, indicating "having the quality of." Thus, "orderly" literally means "having the quality of order." Over time, it expanded semantically to describe both systematic organization (adj.) and roles enforcing such systems (n., e.g., military/hospital contexts).
The librarian kept the shelves in an orderly fashion.
The nurse asked the orderly to transport the patient to the ward.
Soldiers stood in orderly rows during the inspection.
Her notes were tidy and orderly, making revision easy.
The protest remained peaceful and orderly under police supervision.